Young soccer players should work on their balance and body control
Balance and body control in soccer is something that is often taken for granted by both players and coaches alike. We often see players rush shots or hit bad passes out of bounds, however, the first things soccer coaches tend to correct (and I have been guilty of this as well), is the technique that was used to actually strike the ball.
What about the remainder of your body before you strike the ball. Is your non-kicking foot in the correct place? how about your head? knee? hands? arms?
There are many activities to work on these types of things, but there are people who specialize in these types of trainings that I highly recommend. Check out this website for fantastic balance and agility training available in Northern Virginia for young soccer players who want to really improve in these areas: http://www.bodydynamicsinc.com/index.html.
I have taken my Under-9 Boys Arlington Attack Blue to Body Dynamics and found the exercises extremely challenging and FUN for the little guys. I also plan on taking my Under-14 Arlington Eagles and Under-15 Arlington Express through these types of trainings prior to the start of the spring soccer season.
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